Coal seam gas laws are flawed, says top NSW scientist

By Nicole Hasham
Updated October 2 2014 - 7:23am, first published October 1 2014 - 8:18pm
A coal seam gas construction site in the Narrabri area, NSW. In September the government announced a freeze on new coal seam gas ventures for one  more year. Photo: Rob Homer
A coal seam gas construction site in the Narrabri area, NSW. In September the government announced a freeze on new coal seam gas ventures for one more year. Photo: Rob Homer

"Clear gaps" exist in the way toxic chemicals from coal seam gas mining are handled and the NSW government must act urgently to lessen the risk, a report by the state's top scientist says.